Twin Lakes Fishing Guide, Washington County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Twin Lakes lies within the bounds of Washington County, Minnesota. The water sits 850 feet up. It lies lower than most water we list in Minnesota. Nearest town is Somerset, 5.6 miles off. For a city, Saint Paul is 20 miles off. Near neighbours: Big Carnelian Lake just 1.1 miles, Square Lake the better part of 1.4 miles, Little Carnelian Lake just 1.6 miles, Clear Lake the better part of 2.4 miles and Mays Lake just 2.6 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Twin Lakes

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Across Washington County, recorded fish include bluegill, largemouth bass and brown trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Twin Lakes fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 72°F and January near 12°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early April. In an average year the thaw lands around early April and the freeze near early December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Plan any trip to Twin Lakes around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Big Carnelian Lake, 1.1 miles away. What applies at Twin Lakes may have changed since it was mapped.